Installing

Using epoxy grout to tile showers is a mixed experience by Barbara Tomlinson

It's better-looking and more affordable than ever by Justin Fink

Stainless steel, vinyl, aluminum, and composites are now viable alternatives to wood by Scott Gibson

Get the details right, and a small increase in wall thickness can make a big difference in energy performance by Rick Arnold

Cross-linked polyethylene tubing is cheaper to buy, is faster to install, and won't corrode or explode by Andy Engel

Leakproof joints are made faster than soldering by Daniel S. Morrison

Replace those clunky old 'draggers' or French doors with a smooth and quiet space saver by Michael Keyes

by Bruce Harley

You can mount an inexpensive sink under a laminate counter if you cast an epoxy rim by Steve Lockhart

It's the hottest thing on the market, but the installation is trickier than with ceramic tile by Tom Meehan

It's easy to work with, but you've still got to choose the right fittings and follow some basic rules by Ed Cunha

Replace your old fiberglass tub with a tiled shower by Tom Meehan

Cross-linked polyethylene is tough and flexible, and you don't need a torch to install it by Dave Lovesky

A custom builder shows three conventional ways and one new method to weatherproof this crucial roof detail by Mike Guertin